Gladbach Chase Fourth Straight Win as Leipzig Come to Town
Gladbach Rising After a Brutal Start
Borussia Mönchengladbach suddenly look alive again. After opening their Bundesliga campaign with an eight-match winless streak, the Foals have caught fire with three straight victories, including a confident 3–0 win over Heidenheim. Their recent surge marks their first such run in the league since mid-2020.
To keep the momentum rolling, though, Gladbach must fix their issues at home. A 3–1 derby win over Köln recently ended an eight-match drought in front of their supporters, but results against top-half teams remain a major concern. Gladbach have taken only one point from six matches this season against clubs starting the round in the upper half.
Leipzig Ruthless Against Weaker Sides but Wobbly on the Road
RB Leipzig arrive believing they can extend Gladbach’s struggles against strong opponents. Marco Rose’s side have won all seven league matches this season against teams that entered the round no higher than ninth. Their latest success was a professional 2–0 victory over Werder Bremen that kept their perfect home record intact.
Away from home, however, Leipzig have been less convincing. Three wins, one draw and two losses tell the story, with their most recent trip ending in a 3–1 defeat at Hoffenheim. Leipzig have not lost back-to-back away league games since January, but with just one win from their past five Friday fixtures, nothing is guaranteed.
Head-to-Head: Leipzig Have the Edge
No current Bundesliga club troubles Gladbach quite like Leipzig. The Foals have collected only four wins from eighteen league meetings, suffering ten defeats. Encouragingly for the hosts, all four victories came at Borussia-Park, including last season’s fixture.
Key Trends to Watch
Gladbach have failed to win their past six Friday league matches, and often leave their goals late, scoring ten of their sixteen this season after the hour mark.
Leipzig, by contrast, tend to strike early, with eight of their ten away league goals coming before halftime. They have also scored first in each of their last ten Bundesliga matches.
Players to Watch and Team News
Haris Tabaković is becoming Gladbach’s main weapon, scoring five of his seven league goals in his past five starts. All three of his home goals this season have come after the sixty-minute mark.
For Leipzig, Assan Ouedraogo continues his breakout. Fresh off his first senior international goal for Germany, he scored the decisive strike in last weekend’s win over Bremen and has been involved in four of his six Leipzig contributions away from home.
Gladbach remain without defender Philipp Sander, while Leipzig are still missing El Chadaille Bitshiabu.
Match Outlook
Gladbach are resurgent and finally showing signs of life, but Leipzig’s pace, early scoring and strong record against mid-table and lower sides give the visitors a clear platform. With both teams carrying momentum, the clash promises intensity, goals and a compelling test of just how real Gladbach’s revival is.
Match Preview – Gladbach vs Leipzig
Gladbach arrive confident after three straight wins, but their struggles against top-half teams still raise doubts. Leipzig continue to dominate mid-table opponents and usually start matches quickly, even if their away form can be inconsistent. With both sides carrying momentum, this should be an intense and open Bundesliga clash.
Bet Tip
Leipzig’s early scoring, stronger squad and excellent head-to-head record suggest they should avoid defeat even in a tricky away fixture. Gladbach’s late-scoring profile keeps things interesting, but Leipzig have the tools to control the match.
PICK: Leipzig not to lose
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